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Sunday, May 10, 2009

I had a great day today on my very first Mother's Day. I love being a mom and enjoyed celebrating that with my family! When I woke up this morning, Brad and Blair were in the glider in Blair's room. When I took her to change her diaper (Brad doesn't do that), he had left a card for me from Blair on the changing table. Then, when I went in to get a bottle, there was another card from him on the counter. He's sweet like that. Last night he had already given me two hibiscus plants to put on the front porch. He planted them in decorative pots and everything!

Blair spending time with her daddy this afternoon.

Brad had to work this morning, so when Blair went down for her morning nap, I went back to bed and slept until 10:30! I wish I could have taken Blair to church, but it's not time yet. I won't be too much longer though before I might be able to take her with me to Sunday School at least. She won't be able to go in the nursery any time soon.

I had invited Brad's and my families over for supper this evening, so I worked on it off and on during the day. My mom, Molly, Hank, John, and Mema came to spend some time with us this afternoon.

Me and Mema

Mom played with Blair on the floor in the kitchen. Blair had never played with the fridge farm, and she caught on quick!

My dad, Brad's parents, and Kim came a little later, so we had a big crowd. I made meatloaf (I'll have to post the recipe, it's yummy!) and Paula's macaroni and cheese. I also fixed the some of the Cream 12 peas I picked last summer, thanks to my neighbor! We only have a few bags of peas left, so I'm looking forward to stocking back up again! Brad's mom brought green beans, and my mom made strawberry shortcake. Everything was delicious!I was so glad to have both of our families over to spend time together for Mother's Day. We all had a great time.

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Child of God, wife of a farmer, mom to a miracle, RN; picture taker, animal lover, Spanish speaker, world traveler, former high school teacher. I love food, knitting, blogging, and living in a small town. I write about a little of all of the above!

Brad is my husband of 6 years and the reason I live across the branch. From a very young age he knew he'd be a farmer. God gave him the love and the talent -- and he's the best looking and the best dressed farmer I know! He's funny, creative, and he's the most wonderful husband and father. He's the one that can make Blair light up like no other.

Blair is four! We are so blessed to have her. She was born very sick, but God gave her strength and brought her through it. She has hearing loss called Auditory Neuropathy and wears hearing aids. She also has chronic lung disease, but you wouldn't know by seeing her! She is the busiest, funniest little thing who keeps us laughing and on our toes. I thank God for her every day.

Leighton is the happy roly poly who joined our family this summer. He has been a joy and is as sweet as his big sister! He's such a blessing, and we're so thankful for him!